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Black-headed Duck

Heteronetta atricapilla

Least Concern
날개 폭
34.7 cm
체중
528.5 g
Anatidae
Anseriformes
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소개

검은머리오리(Heteronetta atricapilla)는 남아메리카산 약 530g의 소형 잠수 오리로, 오리과의 유일한 탁란성 종이다. 다른 수조류 둥지에 알을 낳는다.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 34.7 cm 13.7 in
체중 528.5 g 18.64 oz

식별

깃털

Male has distinctive jet-black head and neck, warm chestnut-brown back, and pale buff underparts; blue-grey bill with red base. Female is streaked brown above with pale supercilium and whitish underparts.

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Resident in southern South America from southern Brazil and Bolivia south to Argentina and Chile. Found on lakes and marshes in open lowlands.

Diet & Feeding

Parasitic; adults may feed on aquatic plants, seeds, and invertebrates in South American marshes. Diet not well documented.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Incubation: 24-25 days.

산란 수

2

소리

노래

Male gives a soft, raspy peeping note; female produces a muted quack. An obligate brood parasite with reduced vocalizations; subdued calls suit its secretive lifestyle among Argentine reeds.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Anseriformes (Waterfowl)
Anatidae (Ducks, Geese & Swans)
Genus Heteronetta
Heteronetta atricapilla

Distribution

Black-headed Duck has been recorded in 5 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

What does the Black-headed Duck eat?
Parasitic; adults may feed on aquatic plants, seeds, and invertebrates in South American marshes. Diet not well documented.
Where does the Black-headed Duck live?
Resident in southern South America from southern Brazil and Bolivia south to Argentina and Chile. Found on lakes and marshes in open lowlands.
Is the Black-headed Duck endangered?
The Black-headed Duck has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-headed Duck nest?
Incubation: 24-25 days.
What does the Black-headed Duck sound like?
Male gives a soft, raspy peeping note; female produces a muted quack. An obligate brood parasite with reduced vocalizations; subdued calls suit its secretive lifestyle among Argentine reeds.
How big is the Black-headed Duck?
The Black-headed Duck has a wingspan of 34.7 cm, weight of 528.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-headed Duck belong to?
The Black-headed Duck (Heteronetta atricapilla) belongs to the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae.

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